2022 Amundi Evian Championship, July 21-24

[Stooch]

6 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

Can't believe Brooke missed that short putt for birdie at #18; she's been rock solid putting all day and all week.

 

She maybe OK, she leads by five shots other than So Yeon and Sophia.

 

 

 

She missed a few more fairways and greens today.  She kinda did what you have to do to win an event, got the best out of average round.  While Nelly did get some worse breaks and put herself in some worse spots, she did not get the best out of average round.  I would say SYK got the best out of an average round also.

 

But yes, the birdie on 18 would have been nice.

[Rapidcat]

6 minutes ago, woodriff said:

Canadian rooting for Brooke. These janky broadcast times are driving me nuts though. Probably everyone else. 
Im a little disappointed in those calling her the “entitled Princess”. Or any other disparaging remarks for strong women players. Watch great LPGA players for what they are. Highly skilled ball strikers. Save your energy for the Saudi threads. 
 

Great tournament. I’m surprised a network isn’t carrying this hole to hole. Awesome golf course for a women’s major. 

The Evian course/event is like the continental euro version of The Masters.

 

Spectacular with its Lake Geneva setting and time of the year.

[18majors]

11 minutes ago, Stooch said:

She kinda did what you have to do to win an event, got the best out of average round.

 

She's -3 today; a -5 or better tomorrow will put a lot of pressure on all other players.

[The Aspidistra in the Hall]

I really did try to watch on Sky today. I'm interested in the Tour, the venue and the women.....but the commentary, dear merciful heaven. Talk about dire, disengaged, lacking any sense of continuity, there must be a better team than that shower.

[Stooch]

4 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

She's -3 today; a -5 or better tomorrow will put a lot of pressure on all other players.

 

Definitely, the course record is -21, if you break it and another player beats you, well all you can do sometimes is tip your hat

[Pastit]

29 minutes ago, Rapidcat said:

The Evian course/event is like the continental euro version of The Masters.

 

Spectacular with its Lake Geneva setting and time of the year.

And an 18th hole ruined by shortening - no decision to be made about taking the 2nd shot on. Not a major in my opinion. 

[capking]

So this isn’t on any TV Channel in Canada

[Golf Dino]

Well, I think one to keep an eye on for tomorrow will be Atthaya as she has a penchant for having strong Sunday rounds.   She knows the course well so she could put together a big charge and if enough people "falter" i.e.: lose strokes or just shoot par, who knows?  She could "surprise".

[Argonne69]

Course record is 61. With a bit/lot of help from the top of the leaderboard, the players at 11 under still have a chance. Albane and Lydia would need a whole lotta help. 

 

[Stooch]

9 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

Course record is 61. With a bit/lot of help from the top of the leaderboard, the players at 11 under still have a chance. Albane and Lydia would need a whole lotta help. 

 

 

Lydia let loose and sloppy play get her this week, if she looks back she should feel she should be right there Brooke and So Yeon

[Pastit]

22 minutes ago, capking said:

So this isn’t on any TV Channel in Canada

You might try YouTube as U.K. Sky are in there usually and have the rights. 

[puresurfr]

LPGA needs to up their game in terms of coverage.  This is supposed to be a Major !  But the coverage is rather sparse.  For some reason Comcast refuses to let me record it.  The coverage is 5:30-830AM and there is no replay until super late at night.

 

Come on is there really more interest in 13 year old girls championship and Senior tour than LPGA major ????

 

Just went to CBS and noticed that before the 3M, they showed butt League !!!!!  Is there a conspiracy against LPGA ???

Edited July 23, 2022 by puresurfr

[capking]

2 minutes ago, puresurfr said:

LPGA needs to up their game in terms of coverage.  This is supposed to be a Major !  But the coverage is rather sparse.  For some reason Comcast refuses to let me record it.  The coverage is 5:30-830AM and there is no replay until super late at night.

 

Come on is there really more interest in 13 year old girls championship and Senior tour than LPGA major ????

Have to have the 3M on and watch everyone who didn’t qualify for the British Open instead…. Grow the Game 

[Stooch]

21 minutes ago, Pastit said:

You might try YouTube as U.K. Sky are in there usually and have the rights. 

 

It's on TV in Canada, on Golf Channel 5:30 AM-9:00AM and then on TSN (TSN3 I think) from 9:00AM till it's over.

[capking]

5 minutes ago, Stooch said:

 

It's on TV in Canada, on Golf Channel 5:30 AM-9:00AM and then on TSN (TSN3 I think) from 9:00AM till it's over.

Senior Open on TSN3 and then reruns of sports center until the 3M at 1 according the guide on Shaw cable

[Stooch]

6 minutes ago, capking said:

Senior Open on TSN3 and then reruns of sports center until the 3M at 1 according the guide on Shaw cable

 

I watched it on TSN today and my guide (Shaw) says TSN3 9:00 AM ET Sunday

[Argonne69]

19 minutes ago, puresurfr said:

LPGA needs to up their game in terms of coverage.  This is supposed to be a Major !  But the coverage is rather sparse.  For some reason Comcast refuses to let me record it.  The coverage is 5:30-830AM and there is no replay until super late at night.

 

Come on is there really more interest in 13 year old girls championship and Senior tour than LPGA major ????

 

I fired up Peacock and NBC Sports (app) the other day, and the rounds were only available as live steams. I'll gladly donate 25 cents to purchase the additional hard drive storage so we can watch the rounds after they've finished. TYVM. 

 

[capking]

1 hour ago, Stooch said:

 

I watched it on TSN today and my guide (Shaw) says TSN3 9:00 AM ET Sunday

Well I’m a moron, I have repeat of the final round tomorrow from 4-7am on golf channel. Nothing on TSN, never had live coverage so my PVR didn’t automatically record it.

Edited July 23, 2022 by capking
Stupidly

[Dazgore]

I know what pairing I would be following tomorrow if I was at the course.

 

In Gee Chun

Alison Lee

 

 

[ChronicSlicer]

Looks like a two horse race. Can't help but to think if Brooke can shoot a 68 or better this one is all hers. Super happy to see SYR playing well, hope she found that spark and can continue in good form. Should be a good watch.

[ChronicSlicer]

4 hours ago, Rapidcat said:

The Evian course/event is like the continental euro version of The Masters.

 

Spectacular with its Lake Geneva setting and time of the year.

I am kinda baffled that the LET holds an annual event here, then a few months later the course becomes host to a major as well.

[Cwebb]

4 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

Course record is 61. With a bit/lot of help from the top of the leaderboard, the players at 11 under still have a chance. Albane and Lydia would need a whole lotta help. 

 

Minjee Lee just won this last year, coming from if i recall 7 back.  I wouldn't be surprised at all, if someone comes from way back again

[Argonne69]

6 hours ago, Pastit said:

And an 18th hole ruined by shortening - no decision to be made about taking the 2nd shot on. Not a major in my opinion. 

 

I guess the Masters isn't a major either then. The 13th and 15th are both easily reachable, and you rarely see anyone laying up. 

 

A player still has to execute a 200 yd shot with trouble short and right, and a difficult bunker to get up and down from left. It's a very good finishing hole that produces drama. 

 

[Titleist_PT23]

Maybe some ROK Special Agents will try to put a 48 inch driver in Brooke's bag tomorrow?  I'm watching the tapes to see if there's any infractions in can call in.  Go SYR!

[Rapidcat]

7 hours ago, Pastit said:

And an 18th hole ruined by shortening - no decision to be made about taking the 2nd shot on. Not a major in my opinion. 

What did Nelly hit into the 18th on Friday - a 5 hybrid. Some par 5 huh?

 

Yep, one of my peeves with women's golf is this crazy shortening of holes to create 'drama' or because they're playing into a wind - or diddums, is it just a widdle bit too hard for you today? 

 

Just pathetic, play the course as it presents. And stop creating mini golf 

[18majors]

23 minutes ago, agolf1 said:

Maybe some ROK Special Agents will try to put a 48 inch driver in Brooke's bag tomorrow?  I'm watching the tapes to see if there's any infractions in can call in.  Go SYR!

 

Your SYR pick was like pulling a rabbit out of your hat; but it may end up to become the singular call in the history of WRX forum.

 

On 7/18/2022 at 2:38 PM, agolf1 said:

SYR for a third (different) major.  Our Lee6 to redeem last year.  Unfortunately, neither has high odds...

 

 

[woodriff]

7 hours ago, capking said:

So this isn’t on any TV Channel in Canada

Because of the time difference it’s a bit hit and miss. I noticed a couple of hours at 4 am. TSN

[Titleist_PT23]

11 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

Your SYR pick was like pulling a rabbit out of your hat; but it may end up to become the singular call in the history of WRX forum.

 

 

 

Let's see how it goes.  Brooke probably has 2x the chance of SYR, whatever the odds are.  Of course, the first few holes (for both) can change the dynamic of the day quite a bit and potentially bring a lot more people into it.

[munichop]

One of the things that bugs me is the double standard applied to womens golf course setups vs mens.  If a women’s event varies tees during the event they are criticized for making the course too easy. But when it is done for the men it adds to strategy. The reality is the women play way more courses that test every club in the bag than the men.  The old course could have had similar scores with three clubs and a putter. I think this bias is jealousy from men who are not as skilled as the women and never will be.

[ThinkingPlus]

32 minutes ago, munichop said:

One of the things that bugs me is the double standard applied to womens golf course setups vs mens.  If a women’s event varies tees during the event they are criticized for making the course too easy. But when it is done for the men it adds to strategy. The reality is the women play way more courses that test every club in the bag than the men.  The old course could have had similar scores with three clubs and a putter. I think this bias is jealousy from men who are not as skilled as the women and never will be.

It's hardly unexpected.